Hello lis, Could RCA be a misinterpretation of RGA? I ask because while taking a break from searching for a record of one of my "where did you disappear to!" ancestors at the following website, http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchives.gov.uk Family History, WWI medals. I found someone who could be who could be your Herbert Antrobus. 1914-1920 ANTROBUS Herbert Royal Garrison Artillery Regiment no; 284573 Rank; Gunner Because I thought this may be a bit of a longshot, I looked up the Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) at, http://www.regiments.org and found that the RGA was part of the Royal Field Artillery (RFA). The Wessex (Hampshire) Brigade, RGA was part of the 2nd Wessex Artillery Brigade RFA and they had the 5th Hampshire Battery at Freshwater IOW. (there were also other RGA units in IOW and Hampshire). I hope this helps, Sally.

Hi Sally, Many thanks for this suggestion and the additional information. Sadly I have been working past few days and unable to respond before this. Herbert Antrobus was born in 1875 and so would have been 38 years old in 1914. Would this have made him too old to join the army in 1914 or would they have taken anyone regardless of age? I have contacted the Verger at All Saints (who had kindly found the MI) and maybe she will take another look at the inscription to see if the C is actually a G. She had also thought it could have been Royal Canadian Artillery, but I cannot find any enlistment for Antrobus on the Canadian sites. I really do appreciate your help, and that of others who have tried to help me solve this puzzle. Best wishes to all. Lis Warwood Adelaide South Australia -----Original Message----- From: sally [mailto:daisykin@msn.com] Sent: Monday, 16 August 2004 3:41 AM To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoW] Re; meaning of RAC Hello lis, Could RCA be a misinterpretation of RGA? I ask because while taking a break from searching for a record of one of my "where did you disappear to!" ancestors at the following website, http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchives.gov.uk Family History, WWI medals. I found someone who could be who could be your Herbert Antrobus. 1914-1920 ANTROBUS Herbert Royal Garrison Artillery Regiment no; 284573 Rank; Gunner Because I thought this may be a bit of a longshot, I looked up the Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) at, http://www.regiments.org and found that the RGA was part of the Royal Field Artillery (RFA).The Wessex (Hampshire) Brigade, RGA was part of the 2nd Wessex Artillery Brigade RFA and they had the 5th Hampshire Battery at Freshwater IOW. (there were also other RGA units in IOW and Hampshire). I hope this helps, Sally.